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Delacroix Market Leader as 19 Runners Confirmed for 2025 Epsom Derby

Stall allocations coupled with soft-to-good ground conditions will frame the challenge for Delacroix, Ruling Court, Aidan O’Brien’s other contenders.

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Overview

  • The final declarations produced a 19-horse lineup for the 246th Epsom Derby, the largest field since 2003.
  • Delacroix emerges as the 3-1 favourite with Ryan Moore confirmed to ride; Ruling Court follows at 7-2 under William Buick.
  • The draw placed Ruling Court in stall seven, Delacroix in 14 and The Lion In Winter in the challenging outside berth of 19.
  • Four-time winner Aidan O’Brien targets a record 11th Derby triumph with his trio of Delacroix, The Lion In Winter (ridden by Colin Keane) and Lambourn (ridden by Wayne Lordan).
  • Epsom’s ground is expected on the slow side of good; live coverage will be available on ITV with streaming via ITVX.